In order to participate in our annual Commencement Ceremonies, students must file an Application for Graduation and complete all degree requirements by the conclusion of the academic year.
All Business Office accounts must be clear in order to walk in commencement. In addition, all Chapel and Workship requirements and any remaining holds or citation fees must be cleared before your diploma will be released.
Commencement is an occasion marking a special time in a student’s academic career. It is expected that all candidates for graduation will participate in Commencement ceremonies.
Commencement is a rite of passage that demands a sense of formality and dignity. Each graduate will be honored as his or her name is read, and he or she walks across the platform to receive recognition from the University president.
No graduate should act in such a manner that would detract from another student’s moment of honor. Graduates who choose to celebrate excessively through inappropriate behavior will be fined based on the severity of the offense, and the diploma will be held until the account is cleared.
To respect and honor all graduates, please stay seated until the ceremony ends.
Click here to review the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements
Regardless of academic achievement, a student on disciplinary probation may not graduate from PBA until the probation has been removed.
Application for Graduation
Students should submit an Application for Graduation to the Office of the Registrar no later than the end of the add/drop period one semester prior to all degree requirements being completed. The application is available on myPBA, under the Students tab, on the Commencement page.
To locate the online application:
- Go to: https://my.pba.edu/ICS/Students/Commencement.jnz
- Log into myPBA.
The “Application for Graduation” is highlighted. Click the link in the window to get started.
Students will be able to request transcripts directly from the Registrar Office’s page in MyPBA. PBA graduates will receive both a printed diploma and a digital version through Parchment upon graduating. This secure PDF copy will be permanently accessible at no additional cost, allowing students to easily share their achievements. Students can order official transcripts through Parchment here.
Students who need degree conferral information on their transcripts should select “After Degree Is Awarded” under the Processing Details section of the order form.
Commencement 2027
Stay tuned for information on the schedule and arrival times.
Commencement 2027
Commencement ticket registration will be open for a certain time frame. Graduates will use their PBA ID number to access registration.
- Each graduate is responsible for reserving and distributing tickets to their guests.
- Graduates may reserve up to five (5) complimentary tickets for their respective Commencement and School Celebration ceremonies. These tickets must be reserved before the deadline.
- Children who can sit on an adult’s lap do not need a ticket.
*Not sure which school or college your major is within? Undergraduate students, click HERE. Graduate students click HERE.
Additional Tickets
Need more than 5 guest tickets? Stay tuned for information about requesting additional tickets. Instructions and deadlines will be communicated via email.
Ticket Distribution
Each graduate is responsible for distributing tickets to their guests by forwarding the digital ticket via email. Check-in for each Commencement ceremony will be outside the front doors of the Greene Complex and each guest must have a ticket in order to enter. Each guest will scan their digital ticket at a kiosk.
See guidelines for graduation attire below. For any questions, please email Commencement@pba.edu.
- Bachelor gowns, Master gowns, and Doctoral gowns are all different. Students should carefully order the correct gown for their degree.
- Robes should be steamed or pressed prior to commencement.
- No cap decorations may extend up or out from the cap. Any decoration must be in good taste and reflect a positive attitude. Doctoral tams may not be decorated. Students will be given a plain black cap in exchange for any cap not conforming to the regulations.
- Master and Doctoral graduates may have a hood to wear over their gowns.
- Only sashes and honor cords obtained through PBA may be worn over the gown. Students are limited to four (4) sashes or honor cords.
- Purchasing a Stole of Gratitude is optional, but if you choose to do so, you may present it to someone as a token of appreciation.
- Learn more about how to wear your regalia here.
Appropriate Attire
Since Commencement is a formal and professional event, graduates should dress appropriately for this milestone life event.
Students should avoid attire that draws undue attention to themselves or embarrasses classmates or their guests. Wear shoes appropriate for walking up and down ramps.
Honors
Undergraduate Latin Honors are given for earning a cumulative Palm Beach Atlantic GPA of:
- 3.75 to 3.81 – Cum Laude (bronze)
- 3.82 to 3.89 – Magna Cum Laude (silver)
- 3.90 or above – Summa Cum Laude (gold)
Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 54 GPA credit hours at Palm Beach Atlantic to be eligible for honors.
Graduate Latin Honors are awarded only to graduates of the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy for earning a cumulative Palm Beach Atlantic GPA of:
- 3.60 to 3.74 – Cum Laude (bronze)
- 3.75 to 3.85 – Magna Cum Laude (silver)
- 3.86 or above – Summa Cum Laude (gold)
Pharmacy students must complete a minimum of 60 GPA credit hours at Palm Beach Atlantic to be eligible for honors.
Commencement 2027
Stay tuned for information on graduate, guest, and employee parking locations.
Carpooling and Rideshare
Carpooling and rideshare options are highly recommended due to traffic in the downtown area with multiple construction projects ongoing near campus.
If you have any questions regarding parking or require assistance, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 561.803.2500.
Complimentary beverage refreshments will be served at Open House following each Commencement ceremony.
Commencement 2027
Stay tuned for information on purchasing graduation gifts and flowers. The link to pre-order flowers will be coming soon.
Please Note: Balloons are not permitted inside any campus buildings. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and distraction-free environment for all graduates and guests.
Can’t make it to the event? A livestream will be available for each Commencement ceremony. The link will be released leading up to the big day.
PBA is committed to making Commencement accessible and welcoming for all graduates and guests. Designated parking, entrances and wheelchair-accessible seating will be available for those requiring physical accommodations. An ASL interpreter will be present during the ceremony, and assistive listening devices will be available upon request. To ensure we can best support your needs, please let us know about any accommodation requests by May 5. You can send your requests and questions to commencement@pba.edu.
GradImages will be the official photographer for Commencement. Three individual photos will be taken, and proofs will be sent to each graduate. Commencement participants will have the option of purchasing these photos directly from a link sent from GradImages. Please specify the graduation year when placing your order.
Date and location coming soon!
May 2027 grads will gather to pick up their regalia, shop graduation products, fill out their Reader Card, and more.
Have questions about Commencement? Email commencement@pba.edu or text GRADINFO to 561.861.2750 for answers and updates.